QWER's Mini 4th Album CEREMONY Breaks First-Week Sales Record with 117,303 Copies, Accelerating Career High

QWER, a girl band, confirms another peak in their career with the release of their mini 4th album CEREMONY. According to Hanteo Chart, the album released on April 27 recorded total sales of 117,303 copies during its first week (counting period: April 27, 2026 to May 3, 2026). This far surpasses the previous mini 3's first-week sales of 79,294, setting a new first-week record for QWER and accelerating their upward trajectory. The title track CEREMONY, a centerpiece of the record's initial momentum, drew public attention upon release. The agency said it rose to No. 5 on YouTube Korea's Trending Video chart shortly after release. CEREMONY features lyrics contributed by all members and carries a message to break out of the world's mold and live as oneself.

The album contains five tracks, including the title track CEREMONY, BAD HABIT, 바니바니, 아워 보야지 (Our Voyage), and PIONEER. The cheerful and refreshing band sound is highlighted, and both album charts and digital charts recorded notable gains after the release. These songs were also enhanced by all members' lyric contributions.

Meanwhile, QWER began with their debut single Harmony from Discord and, after completing the first chapter spanning 미니 3집 난 네 편이야 and 온 세상이 불협일지라도, announces a leap to a new chapter with CEREMONY. The agency said they plan to broaden fan contact through festivals, university festivals, and various web content. The members are 쵸단, 마젠타, 히나, 시연, and based on their individual activities, expectations for future activities are high. According to reports, QWER will continue to record career highs and expand fan engagement through diverse stages and content.